---
title: "ID0070"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d8e8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d8e8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-03"
---

# ID0070

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d8e8

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct procurement process to acquire a Nikon Microscope with a teaching arm for their Pathology department. This contract, identified by ID0070, falls under the medical equipment category and was managed without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The procurement was finalised with the supplier, Histology Equipment Services, under a contract period from 3rd November 2025 to 24th November 2025. The contract, valued at £19,894.66 (gross: £23,873.59), was signed on 31st October 2025. The project is located at the Trust's premises in Chester, United Kingdom (region UKD63).

This procurement process presents potential opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in medical equipment and devices. Businesses involved in the production or distribution of sophisticated pathology and laboratory equipment could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth, especially in direct procurements by NHS trusts or other public authorities. Companies offering bespoke solutions or rapid delivery for medical equipment may find an advantageous market in fulfilling similar contracts, where specialised equipment is required promptly and with expertise.

## Notice

This purchase is for a Nikon Microscope with a teaching arm for our Pathology department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070425-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,894 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HISTOLOGY EQUIPMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 12:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070425-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070425-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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